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State Legislative Update - February 21, 2017
State Legislative Update - February 21, 2017

State Legislative Update We’re fresh off another successful “Day on the Hill” where WMFHA members met with their elected officials to share their firsthand knowledge and experience as it relates to proposed changes to the law and the impact such legislation will have on the... Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2017


NAA/NMHC Release New Guidance on Music Licensing
NAA/NMHC Release New Guidance on Music Licensing

NAA and NMHC, with the assistance of Winstead PC, have just released a memorandum with guidance concerning the licensing of music used at apartment communities. The memorandum is intended to aid property owners and operators in evaluating their music licensing needs. Entitled “Public... Continue Reading

Date posted01/10/2017


2016 - The Year in Review
2016 - The Year in Review

Thank you for a great 2016! As the year comes to a close, we have much to be thankful for as we look ahead to another year of service to the communities of Washington and our many wonderful member companies and their employees. I am humbled at the passion, enthusiasm and commitment our members... Continue Reading

Date posted12/21/2016


Rebuilding Together Volunteer Day
Rebuilding Together Volunteer Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Jim Wiard, WMFHA Executive Director (425) 656-9077 jim@wmfha.org Washington Multi-Family Housing Association partners with Rebuilding Together Seattle for a Volunteer Impact Day December 9, 2016 Renton, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association... Continue Reading

Date posted12/9/2016


$32,500 Raised for Childhaven!
$32,500 Raised for Childhaven!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Jim Wiard, WMFHA Executive Director (425) 656-9077 jim@wmfha.org The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association raises money for Childhaven November 23, 2016 Renton, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) raised $32,509.00 for Childhaven... Continue Reading

Date posted11/23/2016


Chili Cook-Off raises $25,000 for DAWN
Chili Cook-Off raises $25,000 for DAWN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Jim Wiard, WMFHA Executive Director (425) 656-9077 jim@wmfha.org The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association raises money for DAWN November 7, 2016 Renton, WA – The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) raised a record $25,026.06 for the... Continue Reading

Date posted11/7/2016


Housing Development Policies
Housing Development Policies

Guidance came from the White House on how local communities can help solve the housing supply problem. The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and National Apartment Association (NAA) issued the following statement today in response to the Obama Administration’s release of a Housing... Continue Reading

Date posted10/18/2016


Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability

A Message From The National Apartment Association on Housing Affordability There is a continued discussion locally, statewide and across the country on the need for efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing and rental housing of all types. The NAA supports a cooperative effort from... Continue Reading

Date posted09/21/2016


New Source of Income Law
New Source of Income Law

A new law affecting rental housing in the City of Seattle only was unanimously passed by the City Council on Monday August 8, 2016. The law becomes effective September 16, 2016. WMFHA participated in the original stakeholder group pertaining to source of income legislation only, and provided... Continue Reading

Date posted08/16/2016


Occupancy Standard of 2 Persons Per Bedroom Challenged
Occupancy Standard of 2 Persons Per Bedroom Challenged

From the Government Affairs Team at the NAA: Member Advisory: Fair Housing – Familial Status Litigation A fair housing complaint has been filed against an NAA member company that operates properties in several states. The complaint questions the member’s occupancy standards, alleging... Continue Reading

Date posted08/1/2016


URGENT Message Re: Fair Housing Testing by the Attorney General
URGENT Message Re: Fair Housing Testing by the Attorney General

It has recently come to our attention that the Attorney General of Washington has been conducting fair housing testing on the use of criminal records in tenant screening. As far as we know, the Attorney General’s investigation is directed against properties and management companies whose... Continue Reading

Date posted07/4/2016


Jim Wiard Receives Excellence Award
Jim Wiard Receives Excellence Award

On June 18, 2016 - Our Executive Director Jim Wiard - walked across the stage in San Francisco and received the Chris Christenson Association Executive of the Year Award! We are so proud of Jim and all he has done for our members, our association and our industry! Under Jim's leadership, we had a... Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2016